Growing up I loved watching "Lost in Space". Will had a robot that could warn him of impending danger up ahead. We also have that type of built in protection--called the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has to be activated daily in order for us to follow Him.
I was angry yesterday (no-I'm not telling why) and the anger was completely unjustified. My day went from bad to worst and my body was grateful for the day to be over. Satan knows what buttons to push with us and I didn't "activate" the Spirit yesterday morning through prayer. I started the day on my own. I won't go into detail--not a pretty picture.
In your anger do not sin, when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Psalm 4:4
Commune with your hearts; examine them by serious self-reflection, that you may acquaint yourselves with them and amend what is amiss in them, let your thoughts fasten upon that which is good and keep closely to it. Before you turn yourself to go to sleep at night, examine your consciences with respect to what you have done that day, particularly what you have done amiss, that you may repent of it. (Matthew Henry)
It's a dangerous thing, especially in these times, to start the day without the Holy Spirit. I thank God daily for His Grace and forgiveness.
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